The noise produced by bones or cartilage rubbing together is called:
A) crepitation.
B) callus.
C) orthotic.
D) fracture.
A) crepitation.
Crepitation is the noise produced by bones or cartilage rubbing together. A callus
is the mass of bone tissue that forms at a fracture site during its healing. An orthotic is a brace or
splint used to prevent or correct deformities. A fracture is a broken bone.
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